Play hard.
Find joy.
Belong.
HERstory of TRY Volleyball
TRY was born in 2002 when the NDSU volleyball alumni started competing regularly in adult USA Volleyball events & needed a team name. The team was fond of the 1994 blockbuster comedy Dumb & Dumber especially the scene when Lloyd tells Harry “Just when I think you couldn’t get any dumber… you go & do something like this… & Totally Redeem Yourself”… TRY earned the beloved team name & shouts of “Just TRY” could be heard with joyful giggles whenever a teammate would miss the mark during a match.
Fast forward to 2012, teammate Heather Evans (Coach Heather), took the name & turned it into “TRY Volleyball”, a fun, light-hearted, welcoming way of bringing volleyball training opportunities to adults on the beaches of San Diego, CA with professional & Olympic athletes. The training reached the juniors' game & found stops in Northern Minnesota & Fargo, ND.
TRY Volleyball relaunched in 2026 to serve all ages & stages in life by using the best sport ever (volleyball…no bias whatsoever) for physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and community growth. Athletes of all ages can find support here in beach & indoor. Whether you desire training, competition or both, TRY Volleyball has something special in store for you. All you gotta do is show up & TRY!
Events to TRY
Training Leagues
Our most popular events hosted throughout the year featuring training & competition in the same day! Individuals can expect a daily mindset focus, dynamic warm-up, skill development & league play. No partner nor teammate needed. Sand volleyball training leagues will be hosted at The Grainhouse in Windsor, CO.
Cash Box Clinics
Our newest & most exciting offering! Cash box clinics allow athletes flexible payment options because money just doesn't grow on trees. The only requirement is to show up, sign a waiver & pay what you can that day. We never want money to get in the way of you playing volleyball & being in community with others.
Who is Coach Heather?
Heather Evans is the Founder of TRY Volleyball, devoted follower of Jesus Christ & mother of two. Her volley-background is extensive with professional indoor & beach experience, college coaching stints at NCAA DI, DII, DIII, club & high school coach in MN, ND, France, CA & CO, High School Hall of Fame Inductee, CHSCA All-State Coach.... you get the idea. She likes to say she has decades of experience & grey hair. You are in great hands if you like a coach whose heart can be felt, aims to serve, communicates respectfully & treats everyone like they matter... because EVERY LIFE MATTERS. If you're worried about Coach Heather pushing religion on you... rest assured she knows her role on this planet. She is simply here to love on you with her volley-experience. God's got everything covered.
The Early Years
Coach Heather started playing volleyball at the age of 10. She was primarily a multi-sport athlete all throughout middle & high school playing volleyball, basketball, fastpitch softball & a short experience in 8th grade throwing shot.
Go Bison!
Coach Heather was recruited to play middle for North Dakota State University, a powerhouse NCAA DII program at the time (now DI). She ended up in a 3-middle offense & learned how to play outside & rightside. Her team had great success with 2 NCAA DII Elite Eight appearances, 2 North Central Region Championships & 3 North Central Conference Championships.
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The Pro Career
After college, Heather made the USPVL draft in Chicago, IL for the 2003 season. Unfortunately the league folded & she was handed a letter from BringIt Promotions for opportunity to play overseas. She landed a pro indoor position at Evreux Volleyball Club in Evreux, France. In 2008, she moved to San Diego, CA to pursue her pro beach career. She toured domestically competing in AVP, NVL, Doubles Beach Volleyball, Jose Cuervo, Corona Light Wide Open, The 40th Annual MotherLode & various other beach tours in the US.
College Recruiting
Coach Heather is a Senior Volleyball Recruiting Coach for NCSA College Recruiting/IMG Academy. For college recruiting assistance, please email coachheatherevans@ncsasports.org.
TRY Friends
"Kennedi absolutely loved the camp. She said she learned more in those 3 days then she did attending another camp for 8 days!! Thanks so much! She loved playing sand volleyball!""
Mother of Kennedi
"TRY VB Adult Clinics were an absolute blast! Heather is so connected & passionate about connecting others. I got to meet 2 pro beach players, an Olympic Silver Medalist, wear the medal, make new friends & get better at the sport I love. Very special experience."
Adult VB Player
"Coach Heather is a really great coach. Every time my daughter trains with her, she has "ah-ha" moments. It's wonderful to see & my favorite part is the mindset training before every session."
Father of Pre-teen
